Doing things that make you dislike yourself is way too common.
How many times have you done something foolish, then sat on the couch at night, binging Netflix and inhaling a tub of ice cream to eat away the guilt? Did it work? I doubt it. Most likely, you disliked yourself even more the next morning.
Read MoreUnless you are an Olympic triathlete who is trying to be the best in the world (and even then there is truth to this rule), there is not much point comparing yourself to where others are today.
The incredible thing about sport (and most things in life, actually) is that you can become better at it over time. Life is one, big opportunity for us to improve our ability to run, bike, swim, work, play, love, create - everything you do can be improved.
Read MoreMany of you have heard of the idea that you are the sum of your 5 closest friends, or the 5 people you spend the most time with. This was the idea of American businessman, Jim Rohn, who believed that our lives mirror the lives of those who we spend the most time with. There is some truth to this principle.
Ken Coleman, a high-profile career coach, has taken this idea from Rohn and turned it into a blueprint used to increase the number of amazing opportunities popping up into one’s life pathway.
Read MoreI was having a particular tough day at work a couple weeks ago. There were some things going on that were out of my control, but causing a lot of stress in my coaching. My wife pointed out to me a painting that we have on our wall in our home: “If you can’t control the wind… adjust the sails.”
Read MoreYes, there are some races continuing on, but the vast majority of events continue to be canceled and postponed. This has left many asking “What should my goals be if there is no races to train for anymore?”
Here is a guide (along with a FREE WORKSHEET) you can use to help you come up with great goals to keep your training moving in the right direction.
Read MoreDo you have a problem with negativity?
We all know that negativity brings us down. It makes it harder for us to be consistent with training, perform well under pressure, and simply makes life less enjoyable.
Do this short test to see if you have a negativity problem:
Read MoreThere are a lot of things that can get in the way of hard work.
For example, I love to get my personal training done first thing in the morning (like 5 AM-sh early). If I wait too long in the day, my motivation to go for that run or hop in the pool almost completely dissipates.
But sometimes things come up and I don’t get that morning training session in.
How do you get ahead of those things that get in the way of hard work? Here’s a little trick I use - it’s called the Rule of 5 Why’s.
Read MoreBeing injured can be tough - especially mentally. Here are a couple strategies to help get you through it.
Read MoreBonking sucks. There is nothing worse then being in the middle of a workout or race and hitting that wall. Essentially, bonking is caused by glycogen depletion from the muscles and liver. This depletion occurs during continuous exercise that is sustained for long periods of time. The best way to prevent bonking is through nutrition. Maintaining a well-balanced, nutritious diet during the day can definitely help, but a lot of the time you need to consume calories during the workout. Enter gels, chews, tablets, etc. These products are designed to be convenient to take and mostly contain sugar. Some people find these energy products difficult to digest and don’t overly enjoy their artificial demeanor. Here are a couple alternative options for those not wanting to bonk but also not wanting to force themselves to swallow a gel mid workout:
Read MoreThe end of a racing season can be a stressful and confusing time when athletes are unsure what to do next. This is a critical time of year when an athlete can make big decisions that will affect the next season’s racing and results. Rather than filled with stress, triathletes should spend this time of year full of excitement for the upcoming months of preparation and hard work.
Here are some simple ways to make a huge impact on your training season and start it off in the right direction.
Read MoreFor many triathletes, the majority of their injuries are due to the running component. What is the main cause of running injuries? Misadaptation. Misadaptation can be broken down into three components.
1) Mechanical stress caused by training errors. Roughly 80% of all running injuries are due to running too much too soon.
2) Intrinsic factors which include biomechanics, muscle dysfunction, tissue weakness, stress and fatigue.
3) Extrinsic factors which include footwear, running surface and medications.
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